Hey guys, signed up on here a few days ago and been cruising around for the last week, but I figured I ought to introduce myself since it seems like this is going to be a new primary internet distraction for a while
Anyway I'm new to the handgun ownership deal but I've been hunting and shooting long guns for over half my 20 years; I'll be applying for my CW permit in a few weeks when that 20 hits 21. I recently acquired a kindly little s&w 640 in .357 mag from my uncle. Just skimming the surface it seems like I should be able to learn a lot from y'all.

Peace,
HairyPotter

Welcome to the site. Just a note -- in the Commonwealth, it's called a Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) which specifically allows handguns, not 'weapons' to be concealed. It's a fairly easy process to obtain a CHP, assuming that you meet all of the requirements and have none of the restrictions.

Hahaha I was wondering if I would get any comments on that....main reason for that username is it's been my nickname in my home town since middle school. A more direct answer, if you were looking for it, is that my ponytail gets me accused of being one of those "long haired freaky people", but I don't quite resemble sasquatch. If that's what you were thinking... And as to the "potter", rest assured I am neither a recreational drug user nor skillful shaper of clay haha.

Originally Posted by JamesCanby

Welcome to the site. Just a note -- in the Commonwealth, it's called a Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) which specifically allows handguns, not 'weapons' to be concealed. It's a fairly easy process to obtain a CHP, assuming that you meet all of the requirements and have none of the restrictions.

thanks for the correction in terms; I've already researched it pretty thoroughly, including checking statues and precedents on the use of deadly force (which in itself has been a lot of food for thought) in our commonwealth, and I have the form saved on my computer waiting for my printer to decide to work again...

DavidOnly two defining forces have ever died for you.....
1. Jesus Christ.
2. The American Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine, and Coast Guardsman.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom!1Cross+3Nails=4Given

Sometimes in life you have to stand your ground. It's a hard lesson to learn and even most adults don't get it, but in the end only I can be responsible for my life. If faced with any type of adversity, only I can overcome it. Waiting for someone else to take responsibility is a long fruitless wait.